Facility Rules and Regulations - West Virginia Wesleyan College

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or in any manner for which the equipment was not originally intended. If you believe any piece of equipment ismalfunctioning, please notify our staff immediately. Patrons and guests may not bring in their own equipment. DONOT USE the equipment if you are taking any medication that causes drowsiness or have any medical conditionwhich makes such use inappropriate.General Policies1. All patrons must check in at the Fitness Center desk, and must present an identification card before working out.Failure to have the proper ID will result in denial of workout.2. Loitering is not permitted in the fitness center. Any person or group of people who are in the fitness center andwho are not exercising may be asked to leave, especially if the facility is crowded, and/or if the person or group ofpeople is being loud and boisterous. The lobby area is not intended as a “hang-out.”3. Patrons must wear appropriate exercise attire at all times. A shirt must be worn to cover the upper body, shortsmust be mid-thigh or longer; socks and athletic shoes are also required. The clothing must be for exercisepurposes. Therefore, casual clothing is not allowed. No jeans, jean shorts, running shorts, or any article ofclothing with zippers or rivets. No open-toed shoes, open-backed shoes, boots, sandals, or casual shoes areallowed. Failure to dress properly will result in denial to workout.4. Locker rooms are available for storage of personal items. Staff cannot guarantee the security of valuables andare not responsible for lost or stolen items. You must bring your own lock and remove it at the end of yourworkout. Items will not be held at the front desk. It is therefore recommended that valuable personal items be leftat home.5. No one is permitted to use the facility under the influence of drugs or alcohol.6. Bookbags and other personal items are not permitted in any program area of the facility.7. Any display of poor conduct, fighting, abusive language, or willful destruction of college property may result inloss of facility use privileges, and, if appropriate, further disciplinary or legal action. Respect the rights of othersby using courteous and appropriate behavior.8. Observe proper personal hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothing and using deodorant.9. All patrons are encouraged to bring a clean towel to use on the weight equipment, and to wipe downcardiovascular equipment and weight machine padding after each use. Covering the padded equipment with atowel helps prolong the life of the equipment and keeps bacteria, such as MRSA from spreading to the next user.10. Except for capped water bottles, eating or drinking is prohibited. No tobacco of any kind, chewing gum, glassbottles, or cans is permitted in any program area. Please dispose of all trash in the proper bins outside of thefitness center.11. Only fitness center instructors and staff are allowed to provide instruction on exercise technique or equipmentpreparation and adjustments.12. Wellness center participants should report all equipment malfunctions, personal injuries and specific concernsimmediately to the staff.
13. All participants are to comply with fitness center instructors' directives regarding enforcement of policies relatedto safety, programming, exercise techniques and policies.14. All equipment must remain in the area it was placed. Do not move equipment from one location to another.15. All equipment must be used in the manner for which it was designed. Do not attempt to modify the equipment.16. Do not attempt to use equipment if unfamiliar with the proper use. Please ask the fitness staff for assistance.17. Animals are prohibited in the facility, unless utilized as a guide or assistant for people with disabilities.18. Radios with headphones are permitted in the facility; however, other audio/visual media are prohibited unlessauthorized by fitness center staff. If you want music other than what we have…we suggest you bring headphones.19. Bicycles, rollerblades, and skateboards are prohibited in all indoor facilities. Passing of footballs, kicking soccerballs, and throwing Frisbees are prohibited in the fitness center.20. If damages occur to equipment or facilities, the responsible party will pay for the cost of the repair.21. No weapons will be permitted in the facilities. This includes martial arts equipment.Cardiovascular Area(s) Rules:1. 30-minute time limit on cardiovascular machines must be observed when someone is waiting. The weight andfitness staff will determine when to enforce time limits.2. Patrons must wipe down machines after use with the provided towels and cleaning solution.Free Weight Area Rules:1. All weight training should be performed in a controlled, safe manner. Dropping, slamming, or bouncing of weights(both with free weights or nautilus weight training equipment) is prohibited.2. The "Buddy System" is required while working out in the designated workout areas. It is your responsibility tomake your partner(s) aware if you have any significant health problems, which may affect as a result of exerciseactivity. Communicate with your partner(s) if you become disoriented, strained, stressed, short of breath, or dizzy.3. The use of chalk is prohibited.4. All free weights and dumbbells must be returned to appropriate racks when finished.5. Do not put weight plates under the flat bench to make it a decline bench. Instead, do bench dips for lower chestor triceps machine and lean forward.
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